Obituaries

Aug 24, 2018

Kathy J. Myers, born July 26, 1961, to Elza and Dora Wiley in Chicago, Illinois left this world on Friday, August 24, 2018.

Kathy was preceded in death her father, Elza Wiley, mother, Dora Wiley, a grandson and the love of her life, husband Robert A. Myers, Jr.

Kathy...

Aug 12, 2018

Joyce (Smith) Parnell Stowers McCormick passed away peacefully August 12, 2018 at Golden Age Living Center in Stover, Missouri at age 89.  She was born September 8, 1928 to Walter and Esther (Cox) Smith of Rose Hill, Kansas, the youngest of five children. A loving mother, wife, and homemaker all her life, she also was a skilled baker, gardener,...

Aug 12, 2018

After a life filled with love and service, Betty L. Knighten, age 91, of Sedalia passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 12, 2018 in her home.

She was born April 4, 1927 in Aurora, Missouri to Lyman B. and Elsie E. McNeely Smith. On April 25, 1943 in El Monte, California she married the love of her life...

Aug 11, 2018

Linda Elaine Chambell, 75, formerly of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Parkside Manor in Columbia, Missouri. She was born in Farragut, Idaho to Lyndon Johnson and Mary Elizabeth Hadley. Shortly after her birth she moved to Torrance, California where she lived her formative years graduating from the Torrance High School. Approximately 20 years ago...

Aug 8, 2018

Rick E. Hansen, age 70, of Versailles passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Care Center.

He was born June 7, 1948 to Errett and Doris Richards Hansen in Denver, Colorado. On January 13, 1977 he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Janice Marie Short Hansen, who preceded him in...

Aug 6, 2018

Alta B. Walsh, age 95, of Olathe, Kansas passed away Monday, August 6, 2018. Alta was born on January 11, 1923 to Wallace and Clara Broom in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The family moved to Honeywell, Kansas when Alta was one year old. She attended grade school in Honeywell and graduated from the South Haven High School. Alta moved to...

Jul 24, 2018

Edward Richard Seifert, age 85, of Otterville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, Missouri. Edward was born June 27, 1933 to Sylvester Richard and Hanorah Lucille Seifert in Smithton, Missouri. He was a high school graduate of Otterville, Missouri. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. In 1956 Edward...

Jul 17, 2018

Raymond H. Hansen, age 100, of Otterville, Missouri passed away early Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Raymond was born to Martin H. and Minnie M. Hansen on February 25, 1918 in Ionia, Missouri. He and his family lived in rural Lincoln, Missouri during his childhood until moving to Beaman, Missouri prior to his senior year of high school. He was...

Jul 17, 2018

Mary Elizabeth DeBoever, age 95, formerly of Independence, passed away, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover.

She was born August 14, 1922, in Holliday, Kansas a daughter of James William “Bill” and Barbara Lee Morris.

Mary met her husband while working at the...

Jul 15, 2018

Robert Lewis Liggett, 70, of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away unexpectedly at Cooper County Hospital in Boonville on Sunday, July 15, 2018. He was one of 10 children born to Earl Lewis and Elaine Liggett in Butte County, South Dakota. He moved to Pilot Grove in 2014 after living most of his life in South Dakota and Wyoming. Bob...

Jul 15, 2018

Billy Schupp, 74, of Pilot Grove, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri with his family at his side. He was one of 6 children born to Harlan Joseph and Alice Kathryn Schupp of Pilot Grove. He was a graduate of Pilot Grove High School, class of 1962. He worked as a carpenter...

Jul 10, 2018

William James “Bill” Hutchison, 84, of Kansas City and Tipton, MO joined his Heavenly Father on July 10, 2018 at Kansas City Hospice House surrounded by loved ones. He was the first born to Warren Buskirk and Veda “McKee” Hutchison near Latham, MO.

Bill was a member of First Christian Church, Tipton and enjoyed serving...

Jul 7, 2018

Ronald Eugene Kerksiek, age 46, of Stover, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 7, 1972, in Sedalia, the son of Edwin Louis and Norine Edna Witte Kerksiek.

Ronald was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stover.

He...

Jun 27, 2018

Harold Oscar Paul Mueller, 87, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

He was born August 31, 1930, in Brazito, Missouri, the son of the late Fred and Marie (Opel) Mueller.

He was united in marriage on March 5, 1961, at Faith Lutheran Church in Jefferson City to Elizabeth Juliann Beck who preceded...

Jun 27, 2018

Jaxson Thomas Heyberger, newborn son of Justin Thomas Heyberger and Lori Ann Tucker, passed away Wednesday evening, June 27, 2018, at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, after spending eight hours in the presence of his loving family.

His mom and dad survive at their home in Eldon, along with his two sisters, Alexis and Eryn Tucker.  He...

Jun 26, 2018

Danny Ray Kasper, age 60, of Tipton, Missouri passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at home. One of three sons, Danny was born April 18, 1958 in Fort Riley, Kansas to Dean E. and Lora Willene Kasper. He graduated from high school in Tipton in 1976 and continued his education at the University of Missouri where he achieved Bachelors'...

Jun 24, 2018

William Lee “Bill” Marriott, age 90, of Versailles, passed away, shortly before midnight, Sunday, June 24, 2018, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born November 27, 1927, in St. Joseph a son of George Thomas and Viola Bowers Marriott.

Bill married Jane Barnett  and to this union one...

Jun 23, 2018

Phyllis Marie Rimel, age 70, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at home with her family by her side. One of 6 children born to Stanley L. and Irene H. Wolf, Phyllis was born November 15, 1947 in Boonville, Missouri. She was raised and graduated from high school in Tipton, Missouri. She became Mrs. Robert Dean Rimel...

Jun 23, 2018

Billie Jo Broyles, 48, of Tipton, Missouri passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was one of 4 children born to Billy and Barbara Broyles in Jefferson City. Billie Jo was a lifelong resident of Tipton. She was active in high school activities as a cheerleader and volleyball player. She had a big personality and enjoyed...

Jun 22, 2018

June Rose Klein, age 88 of Tipton, Missouri passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri. June was born June 12, 1930 to William H. and Blanche M. Porter in Highpoint, Missouri. When she was 16 years old she moved to Tipton to work in the pants factory, which she did for 20...